The Muslim woman always seems to be represented in the
media, or should I say, misrepresented in the media. Ever since the War on Terror, Muslim women
have been the constant source of justification.
We have been the subject of discussion when it comes to the liberation
of women and women’s rights in the Muslim world. We have been used to justify illegal warfare
in the Middle East in the disguise of “saving” Muslim women. Typically, Muslim women are seen to be
oppressed, subdued, submissive, silenced, etc.
However, this notion is far from the truth. The Muslim woman demands correct
representation and an opportunity to voice her thoughts when it comes to
religion, politics, feminism, or even just life. Muslim women are tired of misrepresentations
of themselves in the media. This is why
I’ve created a YouTube channel to promote real Muslim women and what they want
the world to see. MuslimahTube is the
name of the channel I’ve created. I hope
to constantly upload content that pertains to Muslim women, religion, and
feminism. This form of media will prove
to be a channel where one could find the genuine voices and opinions of Muslim
women.
I will upload content every Friday, and when my views and
subscribers pick up, I will upload content every Monday and Friday. My videos will consist of a series of interviews
by Muslim women and of Muslim women that will feature genuine accounts that
give voice to prevalent issues in our society surrounding Muslims and women in
general. I don’t want to limit my
channel to just issues regarding women.
I plan to include interviews and accounts of Muslim women about any
important topic or social issue. Some
other videos will simply be DYI projects, homemade skin care, recipes, or any
other craft that we have to offer as multi faceted women.
There will be many opinionated vlog style videos, where I myself
will discuss topics that intrigue me or topics I think need more
attention.
MuslimahTube is a platform where you will find the various
and distinct voices of Muslim women in regards to everything. Even within the Muslim community, Muslim
women are absent when it comes to discussion regarding women in Islam. This channel will provide an outlet for these
voices, so that women can discuss their own issues within the religion. This channel will hopefully dispel illogical
misconceptions about Muslim women and will provide a colorful face to an often
silenced entity in the media.
The first video that I have uploaded and posted is part of
my series called, “The Truth About Mozlems.”
This series will contain accounts from various Muslim women about any
topic that interests them. In this
video, I’ve featured Ferida Osman, a young woman that experienced Islamophobia
on her way home in New York. Her story was
featured in a New York Times article about growing Islamophobia post the Paris
bombing. This account is her opinion on
Islamophobia and her opinion as a Muslim woman.
Enjoy, share it, and do subscribe!
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